The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2024 - Issue 36

bitemusicartist lacy black blouse with a ruffled bow and flowing lace sleeves showed off his tattoos. He paired this with classic black trou- sers and chunky, patent leather men’s heels, customising the look with a single pearl earring, an array of rings, including a gold H and S for his initials, and black and teal nail polish. The singer has worn JW Anderson designs, including a patchwork cardigan that sparked a crochet craze in 2020. His lifestyle brand, Pleasing, collaborated with Disney in 2021 to create a capsule collection inspired by the classic film Fantasia . The collection included apparel, accessories, nail polish, and skincare. In 2022, Styles collaborated with Gucci to create the ‘HA HA HA’ collection, which explores gender fluidity and progressive masculinity and features whimsical prints, roman- tic accents, and vintage details. An avid reader, Styles is often seen carrying books on tour. Some of his favourite books are Norwegian Wood by Japanese writer Haruki Murakami and In Watermelon Sugar by Ameri- can novelist and poet Richard Brautigan which influenced the title of his song. The singer is recognised for his philanthropic efforts and has worked with charities relating to mental health, LGBTQ+ rights and environmental sustainability. He used profits from his Love on Tour merchandise sales to donate to local charities in each city on his tour. His reflective personal stories and musical influences further evolved with his latest solo album, Harry’s House . It blends pop, funk, rock, and R&B influences and has a more polished pop sound, balancing upbeat synth-driven tracks with introspective ballads. The lead single, ‘As It Was’, became an instant hit and broke streaming records, reaching #1 in multiple countries. The album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2023. Styles continues to push boundaries in his career, exploring new musical styles and acting roles. He desires to continue evolving as an artist and challenge himself creatively. His future endeavours include more music, potential acting projects, and expanding his influence in the fashion industry. The singer continues to be passionate about mental health awareness and endeavours to use his platform to raise awareness and support for various causes. www.hstyles.co.uk